The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-07
Society Events.
THE ART ASSOCIATIONS RECEPTION.

THE ART ASSOCIATIONS RECEPTION.
The Art Association will hold a public recep-
ton tonight at Masonic Hall, a reunion for
the closing of the exhibit The members will be
present A number of pictures have been Sold
and there are more pictures desirable for private
parlors this year than last. Amaif seems to be
the favorite. and several have contemplated pur-
chasing There are several art parties arranged.
and they will attend. This will be chil6ren's
afternoon.
PROFESSOR ANDERsoNs TALK ON BROWNING
The third and last of series of conversational
was given last night by Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Day.
at their home on North Meridian street. There
profusion of flowers, and their fragrance
filled the atmosphere. There were about sixty
guests, who listen ed with great interest to the
speaker, Prof. NJ elville B. Anderson, of Purdue
University. whose subject was Robert Brown
ing" The review was mostly in regard to his
writings, their peculiar style and subject
Many points admirably brought out and
explained. The discussion was General. and the
result of the evenings talk will no doubt lead to
the establishment of Browning club. Mr..
Andrew Smith favored the audience with song
previous to the talk.
PROFESSOR BRENNEKEs ANNUAL DANCE.
The annual dance of Prof. D. B. Brenneke and
pupils to close the regular dancing season was
held at Tomlinson Hall last night For a num-
Der of years Pfaffiins Hall has been the scene of
these brilliant gatherings, but with increasing
pupils and their many friends, the room was too
small. For convenience the orchestra was
placed ON platform. raised about eighteen
inches from the floor, in the center
of the room, and every note and
the calls distinctly heard by all.
Chairs were placed in several rows
until equal with the edge of the gallery. for
those who enjoyed seeing rather than partici-
pating, in the dance. The children occupied the
floor from until 10 o'clock, and others from
that hour till 2. There were about one hundred
and thirty for the first part. and they made
happy sight with their bright faces and party
clothes. Fancy dances were given in the space
near the stage, the first being the cachuca. by
Misses Bessie Taylor and Florence Haywood.
The Highland fling done by
Misses Louise Dryer. Blanche Mcfarland
and Chickie Weber and the sailors hornpipe,
by Miss Mamie Ransdell and Master Tom Win
ter. The parts were cleverly and gracefully
done and heartily applauded. The beauty of the
dances enhanced by the appropriate
tunes worn. The remainder of the chidren's
time was devoted to octagou quadrille, American
gavo.te and mnuet lancers. At 10 o'clock the
ball began, and it certainly the
finest given in the hall One hun
dred and sixty couples participated, and
Among them quite number were from sur
rounding cities. The costuming was elegant;
few ladies bonnets The floor was ad-
mirably managed by Messrs Ed. F. Gall, Major
Taylor, Arthur W. Allen, Walter l., Fngate,
and Horace Hord of the several dancing clubs
and Harry p. Bronson, Robert Noble and Ed.
L. Treat of Mr.. Brennekes evening classes.
The whole affair was exceedingly well managed.